Chinese Name: 黄冈市 (huáng gāng shì)

Population: 7,263,400  

Area: 17,446 square kilometers (6,736 square miles) 

Nationalities: Han 

Administrative Division: 1 district (Huangzhou); 7 counties (Hong'an, Luotian, Yingshan, Xishui, Qichun, Huangmei, Tuanfeng); 2 county-level cities (Macheng, Wuxue)  

Seat of the City Government: 5, Qiyi Lu, Huangzhou District, Huanggang City

Useful Telephone Numbers: Tourist Complaints: 0713-8984499 
                                           Weather Forecast: 121
                                           Zip Code Inquiry: 184

Bank of China Huanggang Branch: 29, 2nd Xihu Lu, Huangzhou District, Huanggang City
 
China Post Huanggang Branch: 1, Shengli Jie, Huangzhou District, Huanggang City 

Location: Lying at the south foot of the Dabie Mountains, Huanggang City is situated in eastern Hubei Province and is separated from the cities of Ezhou, Huangshi and Jiujiang by the Yellow River. It is bordered by Henan Province in the north and Anhui Province in the east. Downtown Huanggang is about 78 kilometers (48 miles) west of the capital of the province, Wuhan.        

History: The administrative regionalization of Huanggang began as early as the Xia (21st - 16th century BC) and Shang (16th - 11th century BC) dynasties. It has been about 1,680 years since the first city-level district was established in 329 of the Eastern Jin Dynasty (265 - 316). From the Sui (581-618) to the early Ming (1368-1644) dynasties, this area was governed by Huangzhou and Qizhou. After the Ming Dynasty, Huangzhou became the only political center of the region.       
 
Physical Features: Huanggang is bordered to the northeast by the Dabie Mountains; the main ridge of which stretches northwest-southeast through the city, with the terrain sloping smoothly downwards. Central Huangang is a hilly area but the south is narrow and features a long lake. In total, six rivers originate in the Dabie Mountains and flow through the city.                

Climate: The city enjoys a subtropical monsoon climate with rich rainfall and abundant sunshine. Its annual average temperature is somewhere around 15.7-17.1℃ (60.3-62.8℉). Huanggang's rainy season falls in June to July.
     
When to Go: Spring and autumn are the most practical seasons to visit Huanggang.

Special Local Products: Chestnuts from Luotian County, meat loaf from Macheng City, tea from Yingshan county, herbs from Qichun County and peanuts from Hongshan County.

 Attractions:
Dabieshan National Forest Park: Located in the mountainous north of Luotian County, Dabieshan National Forest Park covers an area of 300 square kilometers (116 square miles) and offers five scenic locations: Tiantangzhai, Qingtaiguan, Bodaofeng, Jiuzihe and Tiantanghu. It is a well known area for its beautiful natural scenery which includes mountains, rivers, lake landscapes and rich historic relics. 

Dongpo Chibi (Red Cliff): Chibi refers to a large jutting cliff which is a dull red in color. Many of the buildings in Chibi were constructed over 1,700 years ago. The area is called Dongpo Chibi because the poet Su Shi spent a lot of time in the area when he lived in Huangzhou. More than one hundred steles of his works are preserved here. Standing in the northwest of the old town of Huangzhou, Dongpo Chibi is noted for its historic buildings.

Travel Tips:
Downtown Huanggang is one hour's drive from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport and Jiujiang Airport (Jiangxi Province). Its central bus station and Huangzhou bus station are all situated in Baota Da Dao.